Right Time
Nikki Lane Lyrics
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Nikki Lane's "Right Time" is a song that celebrates the liberation and freedom of doing the wrong thing at any time of day or night. The lyrics emphasize the idea that there is never a wrong time to do the wrong thing. The song starts with a scene of someone sitting at a bar at two a.m. wondering if they should make it their last call. Nikki warns them not to call her because it's always the right time to do the wrong thing. She sings with a sultry antinomian tone and encourages them not to worry about the consequences of their actions but to embrace their rebellious spirit.
The second verse of the song talks about strolling into someone's daddy's country club and taking a Shelby for a ride. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the kind of debaucherous fun that is always appropriate. The chorus reinforces the idea that any time is a good time to do the wrong thing. The song is also about taking risks and living in the moment. The final verse of the song talks about knocking on Willie's bus door and asking for a toke. The song ends with Nikki saying that her favorite time of the day is now, and if you're looking for trouble, she can show you how.
Line by Line Meaning
Any day or night time, it's always the right time
It's always the right time to do something wrong.
It's two a.m. and you're sitting at the bar
You're sitting at the bar wondering if you should leave.
Wonderin' if you should make it your last call
Thinking about whether you should make this your last drink.
Well, don't call me, oh, don't make my phone ring
Don't call me for advice on what to do.
'Cause you know what I say
Because you already know my opinion.
Honey, it's always the right time to do the wrong thing
It's always a good time to do something that may be considered wrong.
Well, we're strolling into your daddy's country club
We're casually walking into your father's exclusive club.
That valet left that Shelby motor running
The valet left the expensive car's engine running.
Let's jump inside, oh, let's take her for a ride
Let's get in and take the car for a spin.
'Cause you know what I say
Because you already know my opinion.
Honey it's always the right time to do the wrong thing
It's always a good time to do something that may be considered wrong.
[CHORUS]
Repeats the main idea.
If you're looking for a good time, you and me will get on just fine
If you're looking for some fun, we'll work well together.
Ol' Willie's bus is puttin' out some smoke
Willie's bus is emitting smoke.
I'll knock on his door and ask him for a toke
I'll knock on his door and ask for some of his weed.
Just because, hell, we're both outlaws
We're both rebels, so why not?
Well, he'll tell you the same
He'll agree with me.
Honey, it's always the right time to do the wrong thing
It's always a good time to do something that may be considered wrong.
[CHORUS]
Repeats the main idea.
If you're looking for trouble
If you want to cause problems or be rebellious.
Honey, I can show you how
I can show you how to be rebellious or cause trouble.
You don't have to wait
You don't have to put it off or hesitate.
My favorite time of day is right now
I like to do rebellious things at this very moment.
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Don Scott Music
Such an awesome song. I really love that steel guitar.
Starry&Bohemian
+Don Scott Sneaky Pete Kleinow in early Flyin' Burritos Brothers records was pretty good at that game
Alfemur Phelps
Great music and what a creative video, sweet!!!
Noxob
This song is beautiful, love your voice nikki!
Steve Baird
I LOVE IT!! Ain't nothin' like a good payback. Keep'em coming ya'll are doin great! PM me if you run outta material.
Professor Poopypants
Just saw her on Conan, glad she's getting some exposure. She's very talented.
Georgie Harris
Great voice love it
Sophia Derwin
not a big fan of this style of music usually but this song is great in my opinion
OkraJoe
It's always the Right Time for this song.
Jawing1234
She opened for Chris Stapleton in Detroit. Fell in love with her music. Can’t get enough